Murdock Newsletter - May 5, 2010

Hey Readers,

Hope to see you all at the Junior/Senior High School Spring Concert on Thursday, May 6th, 7:00 pm.

Happy Mother's Day!

WHAT I OWE MY MOTHER
(Momisms)

My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."

My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

My mother taught me LOGIC.
"Because I said so, that's why."

My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear in case you're in an accident."

My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."

My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."

My mother taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."

My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

My Mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think that I know when you're cold?"

My Mother taught me TO MEET A CHALLENGE.
"What were you thinking? Answer me when I talk to you... Don't talk back to me!"

My Mother taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

MY Mother taught me PATIENCE.
"Sure, you can do that. As soon as you're 21 and leave the house!"

My Mother taught me DIPLOMACY.
"I don't want to hear who started it, It takes two to fight."

My Mother taught me SHARING.
"Play nicely with that or I'll just take it away from both of you."

My Mother taught me ETIQUETTE.
"Use your fork! If I see that hand on the table again, I'll slap it!"

My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

My mother taught me about RECEIVING.
"You are going to get it when you get home!"

My mother taught me TO THINK AHEAD.
"If you don't pass your spelling test, you'll never get a good job!"

My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

My mother taught me about JUSTICE.
"One day you'll have kids and I hope they turn out just like you!"

But most of all, my mother taught me LOVE.
"You know that whatever you do or whatever happens, I'll stand behind you because I love you."

Call your Mom.

VOLLEYBALL CAMP

The EM Volleyball Camp is scheduled for Wed.-Fri. June 2nd-4th. Forms are due by May 15th. Please contact Mary in the school office if you need a new form.

JUNIOR VET CAMP

Does your child love animals? Kids completing grades 2-4 will spend the week learning about animals and their care at Junior Vet Camp sponsored by Oxbow Animal Health. Session 2: Elmwood-Murdock High School, June 7-10, 2010 from 8:30-1:00pm.

For more locations, dates and the 2010 registration form visit www.oxbowanimalhealth.com.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (June 7-11) Attention, campers! Get ready for the adventure awaiting you at CAMP E.D.G.E. where you can “Experience and Discover God Everywhere.” Camp will run daily from 9am-12pm, June 7-11 at the Elmwood Christian Church. This venture is a cooperative effort uniting the gifts, talents and resources of Elmwood Christian, St. Paul UMC and Ebenezer UMC.

Camp is open to all children ages 4 years to completing the 6th grade. The Camp E.D.G.E. curriculum includes classroom time, music, crafts and plenty of outdoor exercise! A fee of $7 per child or $12 per family is suggested. We suggest arriving by 8:45am on Monday morning to allow everyone to complete their registration.

Advance registration sheets may be obtained by contacting Anne Pope by phone 781-9233 or via email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATER (June 14-19) Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “King Arthur’s Quest” will be held on Monday, June 14, 2010 from 10am to 12pm at the Lofte Community Theatre near Manley. There are roles for students entering 1st grade through 7th grade. Those wishing to audition must arrive by 10am and be prepared to stay for the whole two-hour session. The first rehearsal begins 15-30 minutes after auditions. There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play.

The first rehearsal will begin at approximately 12:30pm on Monday, right after auditions. Subsequent rehearsals will take place at the Lofte each day that week (through June 19) from 10am to 2:30pm. Although not all actors will be needed at each session, they should make sure they have a clear schedule for the entire week. It is important that each child attends ALL rehearsals required for their role. A detailed schedule for each child/role will be distributed after auditions

The Lofte will hold two public performances on Saturday, June 19th, 2010. The first is at 3pm, the second at 6pm. More information about “King Arthur’s Quest” can be found on the Lofte’s website, www.Lofte.com.

RAFFLE WINNER

Please contact Teresa Hawks at 994-2278 if you know Hayley Schroeder from Firth NE. She needs to pick up her raffle prize.

For Immediate Release

Composting Workshop

Cass County Extension office will host a Composting Workshop. Vaughn Hammond, Extension Technologist from the Kimmel Education and Research Center in Nebraska City will present a Home Composting workshop on Thursday, May 27th from 10:00-11:30.

Compost is every gardener¹s best friend. We will teach you how to make compost using either the hot or cold approach as well as cover several different types of composters available. We will also construct a compost bin that is easy to build and affordable. To top the morning off we will also cover vermiculture or the process of composting with worms.

The Cass County Extension office is located at 8400 144th Street, three miles north of Weeping Water on the Cass County Fairgrounds. The workshop is offered free to anyone who is interested; no need to pre-register.

shayna

DSU Announces Champion Scholarships
Madison, SD - Shayna Dwyer of Elmwood-Murdock High School has been awarded a Champion Scholarship at Dakota State University in Madison, SD. She will be an incoming freshman at DSU in the fall 2010, majoring in biology education.
Dakota State awards Champion Scholarships to incoming freshman on the basis of their ACT composite score. Award amounts vary from $500 to $2150, depending on the student’s score, and are renewable for 4 years.
Shayna was presented a certificate at the annual Champion Scholarship recognition day at Dakota State University by DSU President Dr. Doug Knowlton.

The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley announces that it will be holding auditions for their summer musical, “Guys & Dolls” on May 9 and 10 at 7pm. There are several parts available including featured parts and ensemble. Men and women ages 16 and up are welcome. Those planning to audition should bring a prepared piece of music. An accompanist is provided. Readings will consist of cuttings from the show’s script.

Performance dates are July 16-18, 22-25, 29-31 and August 1. There are two performances on July 18 and 25. Director for the production is Kevin Colbert. Musical Director is Betty Colbert. Complete details can be found on the Lofte’s website, www.Lofte.com. Questions may be addressed to Kevin Colbert by calling the Lofte’s Box Office at (402) 234-2553.

Attention Elmwood Alumni
If you are a member of one of the following graduating classes
1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, or 1985
the Elmwood Alumni Planning Committee wants to hear from you.
Please send your current address, spouse, children and occupation information, and some fond memories you have of your high school years to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We are extending the deadline to submit your bio unitl May 7, 2010.
If you did not receive an honor class flyer a few weeks ago, it means we do not have your correct address on file.
Please email you correct address so we can keep in touch with you in the future.
Thank you!
The Alumni Planning Committee

Murdock United Methodist Church planted 200 pounds of potatoes on Sat., May 1 on the Rev. Mel Luetchens' farm at 33919 Waverly Road east of Murdock. Volunteers will be needed to weed these potatoes on Sat., May 22 starting at 10 a.m.

Upcoming Events:

Thursday – May 6^th – Jr/Sr High Band and Music Concert 7:00 pm

Sunday – May 9^th – Happy Mother’s Day!

Saturday – May 15^th – High School Graduation

Saturday - May 22nd - Weed the Potatoes! 10:00 am - Mel Luetchen's farm

Saturday – June 12^th – Elmwood Murdock City Wide Garage Sales

Tuesday – June 15^th – EMMA Good Neighbor Nominations Due

Community Sustaining Sponsors 2010

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